Business Information Systems

Business Information Systems

Support your students' learning with the ultimate textbook on Business Information Systems. Business Information Systems, 6th edition, is the ideal introductory guide, thoroughly updated with new business examples and case studies, to support your students' learning and understanding of the impact of IS in today's business environment.

Back cover blurb for the 6th edition

In order to run a successful business, today’s manager needs to combine business skills with an understanding of information systems and the opportunities and benefits that they bring to an organisation. Starting from basic concepts, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to:

  • understanding the technology of business information systems;
  • choosing the right information system for an organisation;
  • developing and managing an efficient business information system;
  • employing information systems strategically to achieve organisational goals.

Taking a problem-solving approach, Business Information Systems looks at information systems theory within the context of the most recent business and technological advances. This thoroughly revised new edition has updated and expanded coverage of contemporary key topics such as:

  • Big Data
  • Analytics
  • Cloud Computing
  • Industry 4.0
  • Internet of Things

Business Information Systems does not assume any prior knowledge of IS or ICT, and new concepts are simply defined. New business examples, case studies and web links are fully integrated throughout, illustrating the relevance and impact of information systems in today’s business environment.

This book is ideal for students on any courses related to business information systems or management information systems at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

About the authors

Paul Bocij is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School. An experienced educator, he has worked for a wide variety of institutions, including universities, colleges and numerous commercial organisations. His commercial experience includes time spent in the fields of programming, management, training and consultancy.

Andrew Greasley lectures in Information Systems, Operations Management and Simulation Modelling at Aston Business School.

Simon Hickie has worked for 20 years as a senior lecturer in business information systems, having previously worked for 10 years in the management information systems field in a variety of roles including programmer, project manager and trainer.



The ultimate textbook in Business Information Systems for future Managers

Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management for the Modern Business, 6th Edition by Bocij, Greasley, and Hickie is a leading text that will help you understand the relevance and impact of information systems in today's business environment.

Written in a language that is easy to follow, this text does not assume any prior knowledge of IS or ICT and is ideal for students attending courses related to Business Information Systems and Management Information Systems at an Undergraduate or Postgraduate level.

Starting from basic concepts this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to:

  • understanding the technology of Business Information Systems
  • choosing the right Information System for an organisation
  • developing and managing an efficient Business Information System
  • employing information systems strategically to achieve organisational goals

Taking a problem-solving approach, this thoroughly revised edition defines new concepts and studies the theory of information systems according to the most recent business and technological advances, covering contemporary key topics such as:

  • Big Data
  • Analytics
  • Cloud Computing
  • Industry 4.0
  • Internet of Things

With new business examples, case studies, and web links fully integrated throughout, this must-have guide will provide you with all the tools you need to understand the opportunities and benefits Information Systems bring to an organisation and successfully run a business.


Auteur | Paul Bocij
Taal | Engels
Type | Paperback
Categorie | Onderwijs & Didactiek

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